Post by: Nurse Julie on January 01, 2024, 12:51:47 PM
Managed a couple of hours out on the CD250u's. Chilly, wet roads but lovely and sunny, nice to be back in the warm now 😊😊😊 Not many bikes out today and the riders we met were all in the 50-70 year old age bracket, except the 7 year old out riding pillion with his dad, with his ice lolly 😂😂😂😂
[attachimg=1]
Post by: Orcade-Ian on January 01, 2024, 04:01:33 PM
About the same here today, a chilly 6 degrees, glad I fitted heated grips! Out over the Birsay moor and nearly got hit by a male Hen Harrier. No bikes other than push-irons out and a few folk emptying dogs. A couple of pics at the Brough of Gurness looking towards Eynhallow. Mucky wet roads and a gritter passed me in the opposite direction, thankfully not gritting at the time. At least we've been out!
[attach=1]
[attach=2]
Ian
Post by: flatfour on January 01, 2024, 04:38:33 PM
I took the Trident out for a while and, whilst refueling, a large number of bikes came to the forecourt, mostly British classics from the 1970's, although there was a 400/4 amongst them. I think that it might have been a VMCC ride out, as they are very active around these parts.
In the past week, I've managed to ride eight times on various bikes, so weather generally fair, although there has been rain on occasions it has soon dried.
Post by: Johnwebley on January 02, 2024, 09:00:49 AM
Bit nippy, rained on the way back
Took the 4 wheel Honda
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Johnwebley on January 02, 2024, 10:30:50 PM
Guess who is in VMCC mag this month
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240102/e3c4bc4abe84994dc88a1307119f99d5.jpg)
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Oddjob on January 02, 2024, 11:14:52 PM
Good one John, nice to see you get some recognition at last.
Where do your local VMCC meet?
Post by: Nurse Julie on January 03, 2024, 08:26:00 AM
Post by: Johnwebley on January 03, 2024, 09:03:13 AM
Hey, no mention of me sourcing parts for the Cb200, I feel cheated :D :D :D :D :D :DThe Moon Inn
Good one John, nice to see you get some recognition at last.
Where do your local VMCC meet?
Mordiford, just east of Hereford, they have a partnership with also a meeting at Builth Wells
I didn't know you had CB200 bits!!
All I needed were,mudguards, Carbs,and coil,
Beware if you buy supposed compatible coils,
Most have a to high primary resistance,
About 3ohm is perfect, 4.7 is enough to cut the sparks above 7k.
Don't ask how know
That also explains why I needed carbs
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Matt_Harrington on January 03, 2024, 09:22:01 AM
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on January 03, 2024, 11:00:29 AM
Post by: Johnwebley on January 03, 2024, 11:11:34 AM
Well done John. Nice article, didn't know you raced sidecars? Driver or passenger?Driver
Must find pictures
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Athame57 on February 06, 2024, 09:18:23 PM
Post by: Spitfire on February 07, 2024, 09:59:36 AM
I only managed a mile before the pain in my throttle hand made me turn around.
Next month I'm due for a new thumb joint in my left hand and if it is good the right will come next, they reckon the dodgy thumb joints are causing the CTS so a new joint may fix both problems.
The joys of getting more mature.
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Johnny4428 on February 07, 2024, 11:09:41 AM
Athame57 better get the Chauffeur hat looked out. 😂
Dennis wish you all the best for getting sorted. Don’t like to hear of people getting denied the thing all of us enjoy. But thumbs up for the future. (no pun intended😄)
Post by: Spitfire on February 07, 2024, 11:53:07 AM
Dennis wish you all the best for getting sorted. Don’t like to hear of people getting denied the thing all of us enjoy. But thumbs up for the future. (no pun intended😄)
Nice one, likes it
Post by: MCTID on February 07, 2024, 05:22:05 PM
Got this CB1300S in November as I really missed having a big bike - with big fat tyres - so the CB600F got chucked in PX from Castle Motorcycles in Castleford......brilliant people and great to deal with. Happy to recommend them.
Had two of these CB1300's before, an 04 and an 06 both from new. Still a brilliant bike 16 years and 17K later, and I'm proper pleased with this well looked after 08 example. Happy as a pig in the proverbial ! Roll on summer !
Post by: Laverda Dave on February 07, 2024, 05:52:18 PM
I took the VFR for it's yearly service and MOT today in between painting the kitchen! I took the long way home 😁.
Post by: Johnny4428 on February 07, 2024, 09:02:37 PM
Post by: Skoti on February 08, 2024, 09:48:07 AM
[attachimg=1]
Post by: Johnny4428 on February 08, 2024, 10:09:01 AM
Post by: Skoti on February 08, 2024, 10:28:29 AM
It's an 1981 NF75 made in Belgium.
Not one of Mr Honda's finest models IMHO.
Post by: Johnny4428 on February 08, 2024, 12:01:48 PM
Post by: Skoti on February 08, 2024, 02:05:13 PM
It's a two stroke twist and go thing with a retail price higher than a proper four stroke C70 in it's day, which maybe explains why you don't see many about.
Anyhow I got it for nowt and saved it from the skip.
Post by: Johnny4428 on February 08, 2024, 05:03:49 PM
Post by: Skoti on February 08, 2024, 06:07:08 PM
Post by: Jan B on February 12, 2024, 02:39:08 PM
[attach=1]
Post by: Johnny4428 on February 12, 2024, 02:45:17 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on February 19, 2024, 01:02:50 PM
Running like an electric motor, smooth as silk (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240219/4e416a1d90771dddcc3f16fe47033435.jpg)
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Athame57 on February 19, 2024, 02:05:33 PM
Not familiar with that model Skoti! 75cc. Take it the Scottish Borders sticker on the leg shield was not standard.🤣I thought that was a Kilt guard! ;D
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on February 19, 2024, 04:49:56 PM
Out on the bike today, damp in places, very enjoyable
Running like an electric motor, smooth as silk (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240219/4e416a1d90771dddcc3f16fe47033435.jpg)
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
What mileage has that little beastie done now John?
Post by: Johnwebley on February 19, 2024, 04:55:03 PM
80,000Out on the bike today, damp in places, very enjoyable
Running like an electric motor, smooth as silk (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240219/4e416a1d90771dddcc3f16fe47033435.jpg)
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
What mileage has that little beastie done now John?
Just had a bottom end refresh by Bryan
New clutch rubbers and primary chain
Everything else was well within limits
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on February 19, 2024, 05:50:59 PM
Keep those miles clicking round my friend.
Post by: Bryanj on February 19, 2024, 05:55:32 PM
Minimal shell wear
Centre selector minimal wear, which is unheard of
Clean
My only regret was that as they have closed the workshop where i am i couldnt get the outside washed off
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on February 19, 2024, 06:08:27 PM
Post by: Bryanj on February 20, 2024, 10:17:55 AM
Post by: Moorey on February 24, 2024, 09:09:40 PM
Out today for it’s first Jaunt now it’s finished and back on the road. Quite a few out today.
[attachimg=1]
Post by: Johnwebley on February 24, 2024, 09:11:30 PM
Always fancied a CBX
it is a 550?
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Laverda Dave on February 24, 2024, 09:18:34 PM
Is that an original exhaust, where did you get that from!
The inboard front brakes are now becoming the choice brake for vintage/classic shed builds because they give the impression of being a drum brake if done right.
Great job, well done, that's a keeper for sure.
Post by: Moorey on February 24, 2024, 09:29:40 PM
I am thinking of selling the 750f1 as it's getting a bit much when it comes to moving it about. This could become the go to bike.
Post by: Moorey on February 24, 2024, 09:38:34 PM
Fantastic rebuild. The CBX550F's were real lookers and a lot more stylish than the GPZ550. The fairing gave them a race looking presence like a mini RCB.
Is that an original exhaust, where did you get that from!
The inboard front brakes are now becoming the choice brake for vintage/classic shed builds because they give the impression of being a drum brake if done right.
Great job, well done, that's a keeper for sure.
The exhaust came with the bike but needed a little work. It is not a 550 exhaust it's from a CBX400. and was a real pain to get on as the header pipes are shorter
on the 400 than the 550
Post by: Athame57 on February 25, 2024, 12:50:45 AM
Very niceHonda used a bit of license calling it a 550, as it was really a full 572cc. My flat mate had one in the early 1980s she was a fellow dispatch rider. Alas, one of many that suffered profoundly from the curse of the CBX 550, a failing cam chain tensioner. ::) Like the Conquer tank that the army gave up with, it seemed to spend more time in the workshop than on the road. :o
Always fancied a CBX
it is a 550?
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on February 25, 2024, 06:30:24 AM
I’ve sent that picture to Jim.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: Johnny4428 on February 25, 2024, 08:12:13 AM
Post by: Moorey on February 25, 2024, 09:15:00 AM
That’s a great job Chris.
I’ve sent that picture to Jim.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Cheers Steve he will be happy to know it has a new lease on life as he didn't want it to end up broken for parts.
Post by: Johnwebley on March 18, 2024, 03:15:11 PM
Really enjoyable
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240318/08ac60cf1bcadfce8aca18689895b16b.jpg)
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: taysidedragon on March 18, 2024, 03:56:20 PM
Harris framed RC30, not one but 3 Hurricanes! One was BSA A75.
Post by: taysidedragon on March 18, 2024, 04:05:40 PM
Post by: Skoti on March 18, 2024, 04:13:43 PM
Great photos from the show, thanks for posting them.
Are you going down to Peebles for the show on 14.4.24?
Post by: Johnwebley on March 18, 2024, 04:13:59 PM
Sam Sunderland is a hero, to win Dakar is amazing
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Nurse Julie on March 18, 2024, 05:36:43 PM
First decent day for agesGreat that you got out John. Graham serviced my 500 and 550 this morning, so all ready to ride now, weather permitting 😁😁😁😁
Really enjoyable
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240318/08ac60cf1bcadfce8aca18689895b16b.jpg)
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: taysidedragon on March 18, 2024, 06:42:46 PM
Gareth,
Great photos from the show, thanks for posting them.
Are you going down to Peebles for the show on 14.4.24?
Thanks. I'm not planning to go down to Peebles at the moment.
Post by: Nurse Julie on March 21, 2024, 01:27:35 PM
[attachimg=1]
Post by: Laverda Dave on March 21, 2024, 02:13:40 PM
Did you have to keep stopping to allow Graham to catch up on the 250?
Post by: paul G on March 21, 2024, 03:26:39 PM
Nightmare to get back out to the west with Scampton overlapping with it don't want to meet one of those Eurofighters coming the other way ;D ;)
Post by: Athame57 on March 29, 2024, 07:18:05 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on March 29, 2024, 07:20:50 PM
Nice to have a good ride out
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Nurse Julie on March 30, 2024, 03:42:06 PM
[attachimg=1]
Post by: 3scs on March 30, 2024, 04:43:11 PM
Great ride out on Kitty today. Sun shining, slightly warm in places and as usual Kitty was running spot on, I think she enjoyed the ride as much as I did 😁😁😁😁
(Attachment Link)
[/quo could have met for a brew had the k3 out for a run sunny but chilly
Post by: taysidedragon on March 31, 2024, 02:28:12 PM
A few classics in the main group.
Post by: Erny on March 31, 2024, 11:13:59 PM
[attachimg=1]
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 01, 2024, 06:18:10 AM
Post by: Athame57 on April 01, 2024, 09:56:09 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on April 01, 2024, 09:59:26 PM
Goggles on helmet?
Post by: Athame57 on April 01, 2024, 11:11:58 PM
Back right in the photo?That's me! ;D
Goggles on helmet?
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 06, 2024, 04:05:57 PM
Bumped into Chris R on his lovely 750/4 UK model K0. We bump into Chris quite often as he rides as regularly as we do and goes to similar places, places that usually include a big Full English Brekkie or pub lunch 😁😁😁.
[attachimg=1]
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on April 06, 2024, 04:17:31 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 06, 2024, 04:21:33 PM
Twelve thats a lot of exhaust pipes lined up in your photo Julie - all very tidy looking. 8) 8) 8)At one point there were 16 pipes Ted, as Chris's brother was there on his Honda 750 Seven Fifty😁😁
Post by: Athame57 on April 06, 2024, 05:17:14 PM
Post by: Honda enthusiast on April 07, 2024, 12:24:02 PM
Twelve thats a lot of exhaust pipes lined up in your photo Julie - all very tidy looking. 8) 8) 8)At one point there were 16 pipes Ted, as Chris's brother was there on his Honda 750 Seven Fifty😁😁
Great to see the Fours out, Julie 🤠👍
Post by: Johnny4428 on April 08, 2024, 08:04:25 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 12, 2024, 07:14:34 PM
[attachimg=1]
Post by: Johnwebley on April 12, 2024, 07:38:45 PM
Yesterday a warm up on the 200
Today 70miles on the 500,
Hands, forearms and shoulders aching
I do feel rusty,
Hopefully spring is on its way
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Spitfire on April 12, 2024, 07:57:25 PM
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Johnwebley on April 12, 2024, 08:13:00 PM
Hopefully I can get the Honda out for a ride before the end of the good weather, I go in for the first operation to get a new thumb joint in May (left hand) with the right hand following after that. At the moment I can only make about a mile before the pain in my right hand stops me dead.Best wishes Dennis,
Cheers
Dennis
I must have a word with my quack,
Both the joints at the base of my thumbs hurt when braking and, hanging on,,
Ta for the info
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Spitfire on April 13, 2024, 10:01:47 AM
So hopefully the new thumb joints will cure both problems.
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Laverda Dave on April 13, 2024, 04:17:37 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on April 13, 2024, 05:51:37 PM
Post by: Spitfire on April 14, 2024, 11:04:53 AM
Good luck with the op Dennis. I had a biopsy carried out on my right ear a couple of weeks ago and it is still too painful to even attempt to put a crash helmet on!
Now that sounds nasty
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on April 14, 2024, 12:36:49 PM
Hopefully I can get the Honda out for a ride before the end of the good weather, I go in for the first operation to get a new thumb joint in May (left hand) with the right hand following after that. At the moment I can only make about a mile before the pain in my right hand stops me dead.
Cheers
Dennis
All the best with the operation Dennis.
Post by: Spitfire on April 14, 2024, 06:02:04 PM
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: taysidedragon on April 14, 2024, 07:47:37 PM
I got wet just before getting home. 🫤
Post by: Johnwebley on April 17, 2024, 05:58:48 PM
Sunny, cold wind and did I say nippy?
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240417/5878071f60c60f6ae6146a6c9e843282.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240417/32cdce656f8a58bca86df05425b8f482.jpg)
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 17, 2024, 06:17:55 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on April 17, 2024, 06:53:17 PM
Out at Drum and Monkey, upton on SevernLater it got busy
Sunny, cold wind and did I say nippy?
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240417/5878071f60c60f6ae6146a6c9e843282.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240417/32cdce656f8a58bca86df05425b8f482.jpg)
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
And no
No ice cream for me (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240417/0713c2790905b394d8c9842cd84b62fd.jpg)
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Johnny4428 on April 17, 2024, 07:08:06 PM
Post by: Craizeehair on April 18, 2024, 02:07:50 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240418/2f93fb73689d645dd2b9cea09f5c40f2.jpg)
Post by: Johnny4428 on April 18, 2024, 03:10:52 PM
Post by: Laverda Dave on April 18, 2024, 03:15:36 PM
I've not been out at all, once my ear gets better and I can put a crash hat on I'll be out in time for rfd sunshine 🌞
Post by: K2-K6 on April 18, 2024, 03:51:03 PM
Good luck with the op Dennis. I had a biopsy carried out on my right ear a couple of weeks ago and it is still too painful to even attempt to put a crash helmet on! Carpel tunnel issues, you must have been a MGP or Superbike racer, a true motorcycling god ;)
Hope the result is a negative on biopsy Dave. I had similar about 8 yrs ago on right ear about 10 o'clock position, with no further action.
Nice bit of blanket stitch though :) and all healed invisibly now.
Post by: Laverda Dave on April 18, 2024, 06:18:42 PM
Good luck with the op Dennis. I had a biopsy carried out on my right ear a couple of weeks ago and it is still too painful to even attempt to put a crash helmet on! Carpel tunnel issues, you must have been a MGP or Superbike racer, a true motorcycling god ;)
Hope the result is a negative on biopsy Dave. I had similar about 8 yrs ago on right ear about 10 o'clock position, with no further action.
Nice bit of blanket stitch though :) and all healed invisibly now.
Thanks Nigel. Mine was in the same place as yours! I got the 'All Clear, No further action required' letter on Wednesday, a full four weeks early so I was a happy bunny. Just got to let it heal properly now before I get back on the bike. They said it was sun related damage which is wierd because I have always used Factor 50 sun lotion (i.e. a blanket) but apparently and according to the dermatoligist, sun damage occurs between the ages of 2 and 10 years old and we didn't have sun lotion back then!
Post by: Eldrick on April 18, 2024, 06:56:18 PM
[attach=1]
[attach=2]
Post by: Johnny4428 on April 19, 2024, 04:05:22 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 19, 2024, 04:27:18 PM
Looks nice! Bright here up the other end of the country but windy and cold. Not a bike day.Bright here now in the middle of the country but too bloody cold and windy for a bike ride, or a swim in the sea 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶
Post by: Johnny4428 on April 19, 2024, 05:11:29 PM
Looks nice! Bright here up the other end of the country but windy and cold. Not a bike day.Bright here now in the middle of the country but too bloody cold and windy for a bike ride, or a swim in the sea 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶
SWIM!! Too bloody cold with clothes on never mind clothes off! 🤣🤣
Post by: davidcumbria on April 19, 2024, 06:41:23 PM
Post by: ozzybud on April 19, 2024, 10:38:14 PM
Pictures were taken in the exact spot the camera man was on a iconic Rainier Beer Commercial in 1978 with a 1978 CB750K8.
video link below.
great memories from my childhood. nearly impossible to round the corner without mimicking the commercial.
Sound on for sure!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0Vab5kkjH0
[attachimg=1][attachimg=2][attachimg=3][attachimg=4]
... classic.
Post by: Johnny4428 on April 20, 2024, 08:10:50 AM
Post by: Spitfire on April 20, 2024, 10:01:47 AM
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 20, 2024, 10:03:41 AM
Very impressive photo, nowt like that round here.Definitely no mountains like that here in Lincolnshire Dennis 😂😂😂😂
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Athame57 on April 21, 2024, 08:34:57 PM
Post by: Honda enthusiast on April 22, 2024, 09:19:45 AM
Post by: Nurse Julie on April 22, 2024, 09:58:34 AM
Post by: Orcade-Ian on April 22, 2024, 01:04:34 PM
I was round there last year and it always feels very special, almost regardless of the weather as long as you have the right kit. My favourite is the Mam Ratagan pass. Although I had a few 'Wings, I never had an 1100 but the odd ones I rode did seem more cumbersome than the others - the 1500 felt like more of a sports bike in comparison!
Ian
Post by: ozzybud on April 22, 2024, 04:35:06 PM
Post by: Honda enthusiast on April 23, 2024, 08:32:26 PM
That's a great view Hubert,I've had a KZ Wing, Ian and both these are good handlers never ridden the 1500, it's the bulk that's put me off...the sheet size of it...my 1100 handles quite well with the Hagon Nitros at the back and Hagon fork springs at the front and bt45's...well enough for me anyway...you're right it's lovely up there, I was surprised that all the hotels up there want £130 plus per night b&b! Cheapskate me makes it there and back for the last ferry
I was round there last year and it always feels very special, almost regardless of the weather as long as you have the right kit. My favourite is the Mam Ratagan pass. Although I had a few 'Wings, I never had an 1100 but the odd ones I rode did seem more cumbersome than the others - the 1500 felt like more of a sports bike in comparison!
Ian
Post by: ozzybud on April 23, 2024, 10:45:32 PM
Post by: Laverda Dave on April 24, 2024, 11:36:14 AM
Post by: Eldrick on April 28, 2024, 11:03:57 AM
[attachimg=1]
Post by: Johnwebley on April 28, 2024, 11:05:47 AM
Another Day another Beach... getting lucky with weather againLucky you
(Attachment Link)
Enjoy
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Nurse Julie on May 02, 2024, 06:48:45 PM
[attachimg=1]
Post by: K2-K6 on May 02, 2024, 07:32:58 PM
Another Day another Beach... getting lucky with weather again
(Attachment Link)
Looks a nice day out, is that Perranporth you're at ?
Post by: Skoti on May 05, 2024, 05:10:03 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 05, 2024, 05:29:36 PM
Austria my birthplace.
Post by: Johnwebley on May 09, 2024, 03:37:06 PM
In the hilly part of Lincolnshire that the nurse never tells us about
OK,I maybe telling fibs
But it's a lovely day
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240509/57f6a84de9293ebc07e6fbd42692340b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240509/a1f92ee9187589ffdc55d040f9af78a4.jpg)
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Johnny4428 on May 09, 2024, 05:34:06 PM
Post by: taysidedragon on May 10, 2024, 11:50:54 AM
Post by: Johnwebley on May 10, 2024, 12:10:23 PM
Next to the Severn estuary
With the bore at 20.10
PS, I won the raffle (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240510/8622f8c0af805dcffebd102303b9ca15.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240510/81623f6f4a12a0e6fdcee2949a9f9275.jpg)
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Athame57 on May 10, 2024, 12:18:28 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 10, 2024, 01:12:13 PM
My BiL (Dave) told me the story behind a Pike that was on the wall of a pub in Tutbury in a glass frame for many decades. It transpired that a local lad who was a glass cutter at the Webb Corbett Factory (now flats) caught the Pike when out poaching with Dave one night in a brook near Hilton where there was a small pool caused by an old works dam. Circa 1968-70)
The lad Neil Wheal (sadly deceased) was also an amateur Taxidermist hence the Pike on display in the pub as he was at one time associated with a barmaid at the pub a stones throw from the old glassworks.
As I grew up close to this area I wanted to find out where this pool was as I only knew the Brook as it used to flood part of Hilton every few decades. I went onto Google Maps/Satelite and found this huge lake that you cannot see from any nearby roads except possibly from the newish (30 yrs?) A50 By-Pass.
I drove out to where I thought the Lake was circa 2019, the access road was gated with a lock & chain. I climbed the gate and walked about a fifth of a mile down the road to reach a lafge notice board that gave details of the fishing club that owned the Lake.
I duly paid my £35 a year membership I am now in my fourth year as a member - the price went up to £40 for 2024/5. It transpires that when they were building the A50 the Contractors dug out free gravel for use in the road construction. In the 1950/60s there were a number of Gravel Works in the Hilton Area with a nearby Concrete Works.
What was left behind after the A50 was completed were a few houses that were in the end not demolished but sold off leaving this one area of about 4 or 5 Acres of land with a big hole in it full of construction debris. A couple of blokes from the Derby Area bought the plot and in a couple of years it became a private fishing club.
The place is full of wild life plus I saw my first ever Red Kite flying overhead a few years ago - probably out on a day trip from further north.
PS Could not load all my fishing tackle on the 400 so went in the car - does this qualify for Out & About. ;D ;D ;D
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53711622554_977a438fb2_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pQj76Q)Sutton Lane Lake (https://flic.kr/p/2pQj76Q) by Macabe Thiele (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187487200@N03/), on Flickr
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 10, 2024, 02:34:33 PM
Post by: Athame57 on May 10, 2024, 02:40:14 PM
Post by: Athame57 on May 10, 2024, 02:48:32 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on May 10, 2024, 02:54:42 PM
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 10, 2024, 03:56:05 PM
Interesting post! I can't help wondering how do they preserve a fish to go on the wall, they haven't got a pelt or something like other animals.
The lad Neil went on to become an acomplished amateur Taxidermist this link explains the process for fish.
.https://all-taxidermy.com/guide-to-fish-taxidermy/#:~:text=Once%20ready%2C%20you'll%20need,the%20size%20of%20the%20fish.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 10, 2024, 04:18:20 PM
I think the back story qualifies it for an Out & About Ted👍
As an addendum to the story way back in 1969/70 I collected a brand new Mini Cooper S from Kennings on Queeen street Derby using trade plates (closed decades ago) it was a blue & white one. I drove the vehicle to the garage were I was working during the summer holidays - a Vauxhall Dealer (Allsops)on Bold Lane Derby. The vehicle was bought by an 18 year old lad - yes it was Neil Wheal.
Never saw the Neil or the car until 1973/4 when I saw it advertised in the local paper. I viewed the car but it had a cracked sump that had been bodged with glass fiber - at that time I had no facilites to remove the engine to fix it so I put my best mate onto the car as it was a one owner vehicle. The photo below is me (Navigator) with my mate at the start of the local DFS rally start line - circa 1974/5 yep it was Neils Cooper S - its a small world.
.(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53711845813_79534c527e_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pQkft8)428608426_1919445428471951_8381795319219720693_n (https://flic.kr/p/2pQkft8) by Macabe Thiele (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187487200@N03/), on Flickr
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 11, 2024, 03:50:17 PM
The show was pretty good, the CR Rotary racer was there and was run up on the rollers, what a sound as was the Jawa 2 valve speedway bike.
The Best in Show was won by a Honda Phil Read Replica with a very nice back story. There was a 90cc twin Yamaha that was highly comended as well as a CB72/77?
I was hoping to get some 10/40 oil for Ratty but nothing available, plenty of 20/50 or straight 30/40/50! In order not to feel I had a wasted trip I bought a can of electrical contact cleaner instead!
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 11, 2024, 03:52:14 PM
Post by: AshimotoK0 on May 11, 2024, 04:20:04 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on May 15, 2024, 10:10:46 PM
Willersly, nr Broadway on the A44
Sun and fun
Good collection of sohc 4s
The 750 is for sale, £10k
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240515/07bb8fb68b4bf3c344d89409fef346c4.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240515/11bf1b72921a245bf8a9e83344c6774d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240515/eecb522fe9a8a981b18022b8a7405dd1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240515/8de3e000dce45787acffdcd433b3d463.jpg)
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Spitfire on May 16, 2024, 10:50:02 AM
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/7274/uCRqpZ.jpg)
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 16, 2024, 11:10:30 AM
I last visited the pub about four years ago - the pub seemed to be popular with overseas bikers that day.
Photo is from FB page.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53724015927_2cf6c0455f_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pRpCdF)34411875_1100887800050278_1180177538865954816_n (https://flic.kr/p/2pRpCdF) by Macabe Thiele (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187487200@N03/), on Flickr
.(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53725346060_701d47b53c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pRwrC1)302075177_602697738214243_9075220423072539649_n (https://flic.kr/p/2pRwrC1) by Macabe Thiele (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187487200@N03/), on Flickr
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on May 16, 2024, 11:18:16 AM
Nice one, dead jealous but hopefully on the way back to getting out on the bike, left thumb joint replace, now some rehab and then the throttle hand later in the year.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/7274/uCRqpZ.jpg)
Cheers
Dennis
Yikes Dennis - hope the operation is a 100% success.
Post by: Johnwebley on May 16, 2024, 11:56:59 AM
Nice one, dead jealous but hopefully on the way back to getting out on the bike, left thumb joint replace, now some rehab and then the throttle hand later in the year.Best wishes for a speedy recovery,
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/7274/uCRqpZ.jpg)
Cheers
Dennis
Next week, we are (invading) the tourist centre
Bourton on the water
If the weather is good, about 500 bikes should attend
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Spitfire on May 16, 2024, 01:02:57 PM
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Bryanj on May 16, 2024, 08:13:30 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on May 16, 2024, 09:33:16 PM
John, DO NOT pretend to be a coach in Bourton, they are now banned and not allowed to park!!!Damn
I shall have to remove the long body and twin rear axles
Is Birdlip open 24/7 ?
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Bryanj on May 17, 2024, 08:22:50 AM
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on May 23, 2024, 07:11:41 PM
I’ve seen two bikes in 10 days. Not really surprising given the climate and remoteness.
However, today we are in the fishing town of Vestmannaeyjar on the island of Heimar.
Wandering up a random backstreet I saw a Black Bomber on the back of a trailer, so wandered over to say hello.
Inside I found the Drullusokkar Motorcycle Club.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240523/a926c4c96a53994fb7dbf620d722c08c.jpg)
Also with these
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240523/89cd7345ff5540a9e9773cfc0324e7de.jpg)
And this
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240523/8dcbb7b0b3b148a6ceb27fe91b4277fd.jpg)
The owner proudly showed me his David Silver mug and catalogue from a few years back when he visited the UK.
He’s on FB (but I’m not), so go and give him a
https://m.facebook.com/mcdrullusokkar
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: Spitfire on May 23, 2024, 07:23:21 PM
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Honda enthusiast on May 23, 2024, 08:19:14 PM
Cheers Hubert
https://youtu.be/qm2I6ncK81I?si=o4ga74ivQN5U-jji
Post by: AshimotoK0 on May 23, 2024, 08:35:16 PM
Always remember going through a place called ArdLui ...had visions of a tough Italian/Scottish bruiser. ;D
Post by: AshimotoK0 on May 23, 2024, 08:36:45 PM
I’m on a cruise around Iceland (not on my bike).
I’ve seen two bikes in 10 days. Not really surprising given the climate and remoteness.
However, today we are in the fishing town of Vestmannaeyjar on the island of Heimar.
Wandering up a random backstreet I saw a Black Bomber on the back of a trailer, so wandered over to say hello.
Inside I found the Drullusokkar Motorcycle Club.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240523/a926c4c96a53994fb7dbf620d722c08c.jpg)
Also with these
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240523/89cd7345ff5540a9e9773cfc0324e7de.jpg)
And this
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240523/8dcbb7b0b3b148a6ceb27fe91b4277fd.jpg)
The owner proudly showed me his David Silver mug and catalogue from a few years back when he visited the UK.
He’s on FB (but I’m not), so go and give him a
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Nice C110 thereSteve ..exactly the same model and colour as mine.
Post by: Athame57 on May 23, 2024, 09:03:41 PM
My 'first Kawasaki' weighed over 100,000 tons. That pic really is me in Libya as a kid!
Post by: Honda enthusiast on May 24, 2024, 07:30:10 AM
I used to stay at a Hotel in Benderloch and also one at the Falls or Lora in the early 1990's, when I was doing work on an electronic monitoring system at Foster Yeoman Quarry at Glensanda, which wasn't accessible by road, only by ferry. Almost everything on site was from RS Components as I remember. A beautiful part of the world and I also used to enjoy eating haggis at McTavish's Kitchen in Oban. :DAsh, you'd have got the Glensanda boat from Port Appin wouldn't you? They're lovely all weather fast boats...Foster Yeoman have sold the quarry now but it's still working and I used to enjoy fish and chips at McTavish's too but the place is now a shop...I can see Glensanda from my house and now and then can hear the dull thud of blasting 😄👍
Always remember going through a place called ArdLui ...had visions of a tough Italian/Scottish bruiser. ;D
Post by: AshimotoK0 on May 24, 2024, 08:18:06 AM
[/quote] Ash, you'd have got the Glensanda boat from Port Appin wouldn't you? They're lovely all weather fast boats...Foster Yeoman have sold the quarry now but it's still working and I used to enjoy fish and chips at McTavish's too but the place is now a shop...I can see Glensanda from my house and now and then can hear the dull thud of blasting 😄👍
[/quote]
From memory (a long time ago now ;D) Foster Yeoman had their own boat and it went from Ledaig near Benderloch to Glensanda. I seem to remember that the stone produced at that time mostly went by boat to be Tilbury. It was a bit of an unusual job because our arch rivals Goodyear had sold them a conveyor belt splice failure monitoring system ..that didn't work :-[ By some strange 'old pals' act between the top brass where I worked and Goodyear in Akron, Ohio, yours truly was sent there to re-design the electronics to get it to work properly. A long drive from East Yorkshire though in a 1.8 Escort Diesel !
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on May 24, 2024, 09:10:20 AM
https://m.facebook.com/mcdrullusokkar
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: AshimotoK0 on May 24, 2024, 10:19:09 AM
Difficult to use FB when you’re not a member.
https://m.facebook.com/mcdrullusokkar
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I know what you mean about FB Steve but closed groups like the CB72/77 UK are truly excellent ..with absolutely no nonsense (unlike the 400 and 750 ones where everyone is a so-called expert) ...if you own a CB72 or other early 1960s Honda and not a member you are seriously missing out IMHO.
Post by: Nurse Julie on May 24, 2024, 09:34:54 PM
[attachimg=1]
[attachimg=2]
Post by: Johnwebley on May 24, 2024, 09:55:29 PM
They show how compact the 500 is,
Did you have to keep waiting for the bigger 750 to catch up,
Enjoy
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 25, 2024, 09:25:39 AM
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 25, 2024, 10:38:56 AM
One particular bike was based on a 650 V-Twin Honda and it is a Steam punk build called Isambard. It was built as homage to Brunel and is based on one of his locos. When you first see it looks ugly but looking at it closely the build is pretty special especially the copper work for the water cooling and the sight glass used for the fuel tank level. The cockpit resembles a steam train as do the front forks and the throttle cables!
Some other really nice bikes were there as well including a really neat 500 Honda and a unique Kawasaki Z900 for those who want to keep biking on four wheels when they can no longer manage two!
The show is on over the next two days and really worth a visit. They show the MGP in the cinema, there are live bands, craft beers, food and a really nice vibe.
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 25, 2024, 10:42:41 AM
Post by: Athame57 on May 25, 2024, 11:24:26 AM
Post by: Laverda Dave on May 25, 2024, 11:58:22 AM
Post by: taysidedragon on May 25, 2024, 02:50:24 PM
Get down there George, it's a great show with a great atmosphere 👍
Cracking Brunel bike Gromit! 🤣
Post by: Athame57 on May 25, 2024, 07:03:14 PM
I don't know what the second photo is of, some amazing steam punk thing Jules Verne would have looked at home on!
Post by: taysidedragon on May 25, 2024, 11:02:57 PM
Post by: Johnny4428 on May 26, 2024, 01:22:47 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on May 29, 2024, 06:05:42 PM
H J Pugh, Ledbury
Auction on Saturday
Lots of bikes and goodies
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240529/8d088f4d38d9b8e2be6034795f5e6003.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240529/fd2c07e1e79809f3bbd8d136406173da.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240529/95a8b077cb37b4b64700d8ece18b998c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240529/d8ca1bf862e74ca64329f0cca65b37e8.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240529/d25e0dc9ded7714f4cfc602456f8e228.jpg)
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Johnwebley on May 29, 2024, 06:12:58 PM
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Johnwebley on May 29, 2024, 06:16:59 PM
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Spitfire on May 29, 2024, 07:01:10 PM
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Nurse Julie on May 29, 2024, 09:41:04 PM
Post by: Honda enthusiast on May 29, 2024, 09:53:16 PM
Post by: ozzybud on May 29, 2024, 10:28:12 PM
Are they all being auctioned?
Post by: Bryanj on May 30, 2024, 12:19:39 AM
Post by: Matt_Harrington on May 30, 2024, 08:31:48 AM
Be interested to see how the auction goes as the last one near me indicated a significant drop in prices - which seems to be a trend in both the bike and car market.
Post by: Johnwebley on May 30, 2024, 12:32:57 PM
That is one haul!It's online as well,
Be interested to see how the auction goes as the last one near me indicated a significant drop in prices - which seems to be a trend in both the bike and car market.
Search their website,
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Johnwebley on June 05, 2024, 06:46:31 PM
10 miles south of Gloucester on the A38
Fordbridgemill,
Nice crowd
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240605/7649fca3bdf3aef62304a7f9b9519a87.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240605/680c22eb953c2acf83344dd3e0d67fe3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240605/40ce233e45dc1e9ce3ec4126c1f0646b.jpg)
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Johnwebley on June 12, 2024, 07:03:38 PM
Stow on the Wold
Good crowd
Even got the stocks for the naughty ones (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240612/3716d48b792d760e6e85ec250af17222.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240612/4539062347148c8743cd935031daf23d.jpg)
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Johnny4428 on June 13, 2024, 06:51:02 AM
If these stocks could talk eh!
Post by: taysidedragon on June 14, 2024, 05:07:06 PM
That's one fugly mo'bike alright! 😯
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on June 14, 2024, 05:58:12 PM
I actually did the DVLA Inspection visit to Mr Bettson's house in Mickleover circa 1979/80 - he used to work for British Rail.
The original engine was a pair of Siamesed Hillman 998 Rally Imp car engines, twin electric fan radiators side mounted as panniers. His biggest nightmare was building a clutch that could handle the torque - last time I spoke to him about 35 years ago it was still an issue.
It's been in some magazines here is a link to a review of sorts.https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.php?198695-For-the-motor-cyclists-out-there-Bettson-V8
.(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52310630188_6f7b2004dc_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2nGvDT3)Bettson V8 made in Mickleover (https://flic.kr/p/2nGvDT3) by Macabe Thiele (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187487200@N03/), on Flickr
Post by: taysidedragon on June 14, 2024, 07:43:42 PM
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on June 14, 2024, 07:46:25 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on June 14, 2024, 09:46:05 PM
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on June 14, 2024, 11:16:51 PM
Post by: Laverda Dave on June 15, 2024, 12:27:34 AM
When I was the test manager for the new fleet of trains introduced on London Underground I was based at the railway test track located in Old Dalby, it used to be the Midland Main Line to rival the east and west coast main lines but was closed in 1966. I worked there with a lot of guys who had been the test engineers for BR and they spent years on the tilting train project, there was a gas turbine tilting train as well as the electric version but it never made it past the protoype stage. The tiling trains were tested at Old Dalby during its protoype stage. BR eventually abandoned the test track and it fell into dissrepair. It was leased by Virgin Trains who tested every Pendalino train before they entered service, strange how things pan out!
As a footnote, when BR was at the test track they undertook the famous nuclear flask test where they drove a diesel train carrying a nuclear flask into a solid concrete block, the concrete block was still there when I left in 2017, it was too big to break up! I was told the test itself was (or should have been) conducted in private with just BR, the Govt and British Nuclear Fuels present however the farmer who owned the land next to the test track built a small grandstand and charged the general public a fee to watch it!
Post by: Athame57 on June 15, 2024, 05:25:34 AM
As a footnote, when BR was at the test track they undertook the famous nuclear flask test where they drove a diesel train carrying a nuclear flask into a solid concrete block, the concrete block was still there when I left in 2017, it was too big to break up! I was told the test itself was (or should have been) conducted in private with just BR, the Govt and British Nuclear Fuels present however the farmer who owned the land next to the test track built a small grandstand and charged the general public a fee to watch it!Thanks for the tip off Dave, rather fun! It can be seen by all because it is on youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mHtOW-OBO4
Post by: Johnny4428 on June 15, 2024, 08:01:31 AM
Post by: Matt_Harrington on June 15, 2024, 08:54:12 AM
Wow! rocket powered trains and lorries!!As a footnote, when BR was at the test track they undertook the famous nuclear flask test where they drove a diesel train carrying a nuclear flask into a solid concrete block, the concrete block was still there when I left in 2017, it was too big to break up! I was told the test itself was (or should have been) conducted in private with just BR, the Govt and British Nuclear Fuels present however the farmer who owned the land next to the test track built a small grandstand and charged the general public a fee to watch it!Thanks for the tip off Dave, rather fun! It can be seen by all because it is on youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mHtOW-OBO4
Post by: Spitfire on June 15, 2024, 09:53:11 AM
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Craizeehair on June 16, 2024, 02:40:24 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240616/b69274986ea8b685556ae036c8cd6b93.jpg)
Post by: Matt_Harrington on June 16, 2024, 04:37:00 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on June 16, 2024, 05:03:56 PM
[/quote]
Wow! rocket powered trains and lorries!!
[/quote]
Not forgetting the Rover Gas Turbines racing prototype JET 1.
Post by: Laverda Dave on June 16, 2024, 05:21:02 PM
Post by: Craizeehair on June 16, 2024, 05:26:06 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on June 16, 2024, 05:43:23 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on June 16, 2024, 06:24:19 PM
That was a lovely run out today.That looks absolutely killer, stunning piccy. Lovely bike, well done that man
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240616/b69274986ea8b685556ae036c8cd6b93.jpg)
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: Rozabikes Tim on June 16, 2024, 06:40:46 PM
Fab!
Post by: Spitfire on June 16, 2024, 07:03:37 PM
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Laverda Dave on June 16, 2024, 07:25:44 PM
I've got to say it rides really well with plenty of go for only 46BHP. I thought it may be a bit gutless compared to a Viffer but not at all although I didn't take it on the motorway where it probably would feel a bit down on power but that would defeat the point of it, its an A and B road bike really.
The build quality is really impressive and although it is still only 4 years old nothing has tarnished, flaked, come loose, peeled or cracked. The chrome on the tank is very deep and the hand lining is old school quality. It certainly handled the Chequers Bends, my usual testing swevery with ease.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on June 16, 2024, 07:33:44 PM
That tank looks superb.👍👍👍
Post by: Laverda Dave on June 16, 2024, 08:05:12 PM
I paid £3600 for mine, four years old, genuine 2,500 miles on the clock, full service history still in immaculate condition and I bought it to use no matter what the weather :D. I've seen them for sale at £3k (as Cat N).
My mantra after the problems with Ratty on Friday is 'Ride them, don't spend all my time working on them'.
BUT..........The RE650 is not a Honda sohc with all the charisma of the Honda so it's horses for courses as Dickie Davies used to say on the ITV7 ::)
I only bought the RE becuase the wife said 'Why don't you get yourself another bike' :o. I've always been told for the sake of married harmony NEVER question your wife, so I didn't, I just did what she told me (for once) ;D
Post by: Laverdaroo on June 16, 2024, 09:04:44 PM
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: Johnny4428 on June 16, 2024, 09:10:11 PM
Post by: taysidedragon on June 24, 2024, 08:18:55 PM
Post by: Johnny4428 on June 24, 2024, 10:05:25 PM
Post by: Laverda Dave on June 24, 2024, 10:40:17 PM
Post by: taysidedragon on June 25, 2024, 12:32:01 AM
Very tasteful mods Gareth. Are they Stadium bar end mirror or Halcyon? I need to get some for the Enfield, the Halcyon are a lot more expensive! I like the headlight mountings, what make are they, much better looking than the ones from TEC.
It's a Halcyon mirror, I got it at a reduced price at a bike show during my build. Still expensive though!
The headlight brackets came from Digital Speedos. They're Japanese I think, can't remember the make.
Post by: florence on June 26, 2024, 02:44:39 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on June 27, 2024, 09:02:47 AM
Lovely evening,
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240627/ad0ecb161d06ca1ff98893fbae2462fd.jpg)
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Laverda Dave on June 27, 2024, 09:19:06 AM
Post by: Johnwebley on June 27, 2024, 09:30:21 AM
That looks a really cool place to visit John. Do they let you tour the factory?I have not tried,
The meet starts at 6pm,in the employee carparks,
You can tour the show room, and a few other places,
They had a prototype 3 wheel battery car,
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Laverda Dave on June 27, 2024, 09:38:11 AM
That looks a really cool place to visit John. Do they let you tour the factory?I have not tried,
The meet starts at 6pm,in the employee carparks,
You can tour the show room, and a few other places,
They had a prototype 3 wheel battery car,
I remember three wheel battery cars in the 60's & 70's, they were called milk floats :)
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Johnwebley on June 27, 2024, 09:55:13 AM
Is it progress???That looks a really cool place to visit John. Do they let you tour the factory?I have not tried,
The meet starts at 6pm,in the employee carparks,
You can tour the show room, and a few other places,
They had a prototype 3 wheel battery car,
I remember three wheel battery cars in the 60's & 70's, they were called milk floats :)
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: andy120t on June 29, 2024, 11:07:15 AM
Bikers Realm in WelwynGC, refreshing to be able to just turn up and get an MOT. None of the.old..' we'll need to book you in in three weeks time' ...which everywhere else near me seems to do. Passed the MOT but the funny rattling I have is a loose drive sprocket which apparently is only held on by the sprocket cover.. So, thanks to the 'aircraft engineer' I bought it from - hopefully it's just a simple loose bolt or two, but worse case is if it's worn out splines. I'll find out later!
Post by: Nurse Julie on June 30, 2024, 09:00:32 PM
[attachimg=1]
[attachimg=2]
[attachimg=3]
[attachimg=4]
[attachimg=5]
Post by: Nurse Julie on June 30, 2024, 09:01:42 PM
[attachimg=2]
Post by: florence on July 01, 2024, 10:15:27 AM
I enjoyed it so much, when I came back I went mad and fitted the replacement silencer I have been planning to do for over a year and give it a clean, what was I thinking ::)
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on July 01, 2024, 10:36:51 AM
PS Was that barn in the USA or is it a UK bike with semi ape hangers?
Post by: florence on July 01, 2024, 10:50:01 AM
It is a UK bike, I've known it since about 1986 when my friend had it and I bought it in boxes in 1995 for £150 and put it back together. I probably spent about £6-700 getting things right and I've been riding it ever since. Handlebars like that were all the rage in the 1970s (I find them very comfortable) so in many ways it's a period piece, has all the contemporary modifications, individual air filters, four into one, was a Laser but the silencer rusted to bits. I've now fitted a universal silencer on the end. Despite problems people have reported about non-standard exhaust and air filters, this one runs brilliantly, no flat spots or anything. Doesn't have standard jets though. Sadly over the years the original petrol tank developed a hole so it now has a 750K1 tank which I bought from DK, 500 ones seem hard to find.
I've never been one for cosmetics though so oily rag it will always be, and practicality over originality.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on July 01, 2024, 02:07:10 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50285919101_d6ed18c321_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2jBAtPc)Crete (https://flic.kr/p/2jBAtPc) by Macabe Thiele (https://www.flickr.com/photos/187487200@N03/), on Flickr
Post by: Johnwebley on July 03, 2024, 07:23:00 PM
Sun shines
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240703/1feb345d344121eddd7e99c088691458.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240703/eca175c8eee5474a3aed800ee1efe91b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240703/e711ec63a4963abdaf7d937736739aa8.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240703/681af3ee633b0f371769a33272d7ce76.jpg)
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Laverda Dave on July 03, 2024, 10:41:54 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 04, 2024, 09:18:40 PM
Post by: Johnny4428 on July 05, 2024, 08:28:17 AM
Great you had a good gathering for your bike meet!
Post by: Johnwebley on July 05, 2024, 08:34:43 AM
Julie there seems to be a common theme across the country with the absence of a descent spell of weather, very unseasonably cold and wet here with the temperatures dipping into single figures on several occasions. I’ve had 2 runs on the 550k3 and 1 run on the 750. Still hoping it’s going to change.We must be wrong,
Great you had a good gathering for your bike meet!
I am expecting the BBC any moment to say it's the warmest summer since records began,
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Athame57 on July 05, 2024, 10:45:46 AM
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 08, 2024, 10:00:09 PM
[attachimg=1]
[attachimg=2]
[attachimg=3]
Post by: Laverda Dave on July 08, 2024, 10:36:39 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 08, 2024, 10:45:40 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on July 08, 2024, 10:53:09 PM
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: paul G on July 09, 2024, 07:33:59 AM
Yes Dave, Ribblehead. The roads are fantastic and the little 250's are perfect for up here. Some of the back roads around here are that steep you have to come up them in 1st gear and go back down them in 1st gear 😂😂😂😂
Make sure you don't suffer from Hypoxia on those hills Julie coming from Lincolnshire 😂😂😂
Post by: Johnny4428 on July 10, 2024, 06:55:40 AM
Post by: Johnwebley on July 14, 2024, 02:10:32 PM
Very enjoyable
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240714/cdf74d33e8daf25239f1f7f0973e3bbc.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240714/9c4b8010ba9bcb041edae8995d79836c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240714/0dd5764851b599a91781907425f4ce8b.jpg)
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: hondarc166 on July 14, 2024, 05:27:19 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on July 14, 2024, 05:58:04 PM
nice lucking bike john missed seeing you at crich ? i was the only sohc bike there a wet morning but cleared up around one made it home in the dry :)I couldn't make it,
Family duties,
Of to see the in-laws
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: taysidedragon on July 16, 2024, 06:57:37 PM
Post by: taysidedragon on July 16, 2024, 07:02:13 PM
Post by: Johnny4428 on July 17, 2024, 07:27:53 AM
Post by: taysidedragon on July 17, 2024, 09:13:17 AM
Some nice looking machines there Gareth, is that a K3 with the original bill of sale? That last pic made me smile, is it a boat? is it a plane? Sprung to mind!
Some fantastic bikes and cars there. I think it is a K3 from Coburn and Hughes.
The weird thing is an AER with a 250 Villiers twin engine. Looks like a fairground bike off a merry-go-round to me.
🤣
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on July 17, 2024, 09:14:42 AM
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 17, 2024, 09:26:40 AM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on July 17, 2024, 09:50:40 AM
.https://www.google.com/search?q=maico+mobil&sca_esv=6cd9da195cd6c29a&sca_upv=1&rlz=1C1CHBF_enGB1048GB1048&sxsrf=ADLYWIIbYMc7CK0GDr-C98wTrKWW2D_-bQ:1721205955292&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&vet=1&fir=_K4cIQqiOEvTZM%252C7J0iHYQ87RmmpM%252C%252Fm%252F0hgrbq2%253BdBK4WoWUAH9IoM%252CIP0n3tAZXaWLnM%252C_%253B60oi9z7B91cBKM%252CwpmDDr_DMbnO7M%252C_%253Bd1az1txaGsYDHM%252Cf6YxF3o7Z1NS2M%252C_&usg=AI4_-kRNFgY7i0BrihH9PtkObW_XLlTI0Q&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj6sbPs162HAxXpZ0EAHVaUCOYQ_B16BAg6EAE
.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_Tourist
Post by: Laverda Dave on July 17, 2024, 10:02:29 AM
I have a CR 750 in bits, it needs a full rebuild and a frame re-nickel. I've had the bike for about 30 years, it's been in bits for the past 25 years after it started breathing a bit heavily (pumped oil onto the rear tire in Ledbury and nearly spat me off!).
I don't think I will ever get around to restoring it and if I did the riding position will cripple me within 30 minutes!
It was a genuine S&S built bike with the 860 engine although that had been changed out to a normal 750 engine before I bought it. I need to sell it.
Post by: Johnwebley on July 17, 2024, 10:27:19 PM
National Trust pub,
Very busy, and crowded (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240717/2261cf6676272f4574f33a7141ca45de.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240717/3448cb94e090d3603523221130c022c7.jpg)
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 19, 2024, 05:21:37 PM
[attachimg=1]
Post by: Honda enthusiast on July 20, 2024, 11:12:17 AM
Nice Ricky CR Kawasaki.A CR750 Honda has been on my wishlist for years, but just like you I'd be crippled after an hour sadly....super bike though and a great project for someone .....imho in the cafe racer class there's nothing to touch it
I have a CR 750 in bits, it needs a full rebuild and a frame re-nickel. I've had the bike for about 30 years, it's been in bits for the past 25 years after it started breathing a bit heavily (pumped oil onto the rear tire in Ledbury and nearly spat me off!).
I don't think I will ever get around to restoring it and if I did the riding position will cripple me within 30 minutes!
It was a genuine S&S built bike with the 860 engine although that had been changed out to a normal 750 engine before I bought it. I need to sell it.
Post by: Honda enthusiast on July 20, 2024, 11:18:29 AM
A few more
A super day out Gareth, thanks for putting up the pictures....bit far for me to go there and back in a day but next time I'll plan ahead and look for reasonable b and b ....😁🙏👍
Post by: taysidedragon on July 20, 2024, 11:45:56 AM
A few more
A super day out Gareth, thanks for putting up the pictures....bit far for me to go there and back in a day but next time I'll plan ahead and look for reasonable b and b ....😁🙏👍
It's a good day out - or 2 if you're very keen. Something for everyone. I even picked up a couple of things from the autojumble.
Post by: Honda enthusiast on July 20, 2024, 11:53:11 AM
Post by: Green1 on July 21, 2024, 08:11:18 PM
Had a free couple of hours today.
Started working at 2am and finished at 10am still buzzing ;D
Done a load of overdue invoices. Still buzzing.
Started thinking about getting the zxr400 back on the road.
Couldn't get to it in the garage. So bled the brakes and clutch on the Guzzi.
Still buzzing ;D
Still couldn't get to the zxr as the 750 was in the way.
It was filthy as I haven't used it for almost 2 years. Washed it.
Tried to start it out of curiosity and it fired up almost instantly.
Definitely still buzzing.
Just come back from an hour's ride and still buzzing :)
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 21, 2024, 08:22:59 PM
Post by: Green1 on July 21, 2024, 08:32:19 PM
So life is good again. I have work sussed at the moment. My back was playing up and the customer finished the job paid me well and has even invited me out to Italy 8)
Post by: Johnwebley on July 21, 2024, 08:35:42 PM
Hey, young Mick. Great to see you out and about. Hope all is well with you.Welcome back
Enjoy Italy,
I will be over there till middle of next month
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Green1 on July 21, 2024, 08:39:01 PM
I suppose I could take a boat
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 22, 2024, 05:23:24 PM
Hey, young Mick. Great to see you out and about. Hope all is well with you.Welcome back
Enjoy Italy,
I will be over there till middle of next month
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
I hope Italy has prepared well for your ice cream consumption John 😂😜😜
Post by: Johnwebley on July 22, 2024, 05:37:34 PM
So do IHey, young Mick. Great to see you out and about. Hope all is well with you.Welcome back
Enjoy Italy,
I will be over there till middle of next month
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
I hope Italy has prepared well for your ice cream consumption John
I might have to ration myself,
Must let others have some
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 22, 2024, 05:40:57 PM
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣So do IHey, young Mick. Great to see you out and about. Hope all is well with you.Welcome back
Enjoy Italy,
I will be over there till middle of next month
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
I hope Italy has prepared well for your ice cream consumption John
I might have to ration myself,
Must let others have some
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on July 23, 2024, 03:00:20 PM
The bike ran like a dream but the rider less so, for the last few miles my neck ached plus my wrists were sore from all the Potholes.
Today I did a slightly different route to try to find a smoother road plus I tried to relax my hands a tad, after 35 miles I stopped for a Coffee to give my neck a rest.
I'm trying to ride more regularly to build up my confidence & general strength - at 76 is my body trying to tell me I'm too old?
I think my anticipation skills are good but my very low speed riding skills could be better.
Post by: Bryanj on July 23, 2024, 03:42:38 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on July 23, 2024, 04:29:43 PM
Ted you are never too old mateTotally agree
I am a little younger,
Still get aches,but worth it
Out tomorrow, Wednesday, at Miners Arms,Forest of Dean
All welcome
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Bryanj on July 23, 2024, 04:47:06 PM
Post by: taysidedragon on July 23, 2024, 09:44:49 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on July 24, 2024, 12:56:03 AM
Little and often Ted. Little and often. You'll get bikefit then. 👍
Spooky that's exactly what I'm hoping - I've riden the 400 three times in the last week - I'm getting more confident with each ride.
Oddly enough the worst bit is turning right out of our drive as it's a slight downhill off the drive onto the road - I keep my legs out until I'm doing about 3-4 mph. I keep on catching the right foot rest so it ends upright with nowhere for my right foot to land!
I suspect the spring is a tad on the weak side so it's easily done with my size eleven and a half riding boots.
Once I'm on the open road I'm quite relaxed at 50-60 mph - tbh 70 mph seems very very fast!
Post by: Johnwebley on July 24, 2024, 08:03:03 AM
The more you ride, the more confident you will get,Little and often Ted. Little and often. You'll get bikefit then.
Spooky that's exactly what I'm hoping - I've riden the 400 three times in the last week - I'm getting more confident with each ride.
Oddly enough the worst bit is turning right out of our drive as it's a slight downhill off the drive onto the road - I keep my legs out until I'm doing about 3-4 mph. I keep on catching the right foot rest so it ends upright with nowhere for my right foot to land!
I suspect the spring is a tad on the weak side so it's easily done with my size eleven and a half riding boots.
Once I'm on the open road I'm quite relaxed at 50-60 mph - tbh 70 mph seems very very fast!
How are you at slow speeds, and balance?
Can you find an area, empty car park, and practice left and right turning, even figures of eight,
Just build up gradually
The most important thing
Enjoy
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: davidcumbria on July 24, 2024, 08:21:53 AM
Post by: florence on July 24, 2024, 09:55:06 AM
Post by: Laverda Dave on July 24, 2024, 10:37:11 AM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on July 24, 2024, 11:24:38 AM
Probably not helped by the fact I've driven an automatic car for the last 35 years!
Post by: Johnwebley on July 24, 2024, 06:58:59 PM
Out at Minor ArmsTed you are never too old mateTotally agree
I am a little younger,
Still get aches,but worth it
Out tomorrow, Wednesday, at Miners Arms,Forest of Dean
All welcome
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
A little damp, reasonable crowd (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240724/ff82219e974bd3f753fc1e8e64f5a3dd.jpg)
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: florence on July 25, 2024, 09:50:32 AM
Post by: Johnwebley on July 25, 2024, 10:02:50 AM
Looks like fun, I don't think I have ever seen so many bikes all in one place. Who organises these things and why do I never hear about them? I guess I live in a bubble.What happens is,a couple of bikers chat,and one mentions they are going to the weekly charity bike night,
In this case Cotswolds Biker night,
Held every Wednesday during the summer at different pubs,
The past few weeks have visited
Bretforton
Stow on the Wold
Morton in the Marsh
Stroud
Forest of Dean
You can find the website,
It's all run by Stephanie Shaw,
And up to date the bikers have raised around £140,000 for the Midlands Air Ambulance,
On a fine,warm evening, about 700 bikes attend
There is likely something like this in all areas
For me,last night was only 60mile round trip,other nights can be up to 130 round trip
Come out and enjoy
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: florence on July 25, 2024, 03:16:20 PM
Post by: taysidedragon on July 25, 2024, 03:37:46 PM
Wow, I had a look at the internet and there seem to be loads of bike gatherings and clubs of various kinds. Very rarely this far west though. Thanks will keep looking, might be fun to speak to other bikers.
If they still do it, look for the Plymouth Megaride. Last time I did it was 2001, there were 2000 bikes finishing up on Plymouth Hoe with stalls, live band, the works.
Post by: Johnwebley on July 26, 2024, 04:41:28 PM
I am bravely attacking local cuisineSo do IHey, young Mick. Great to see you out and about. Hope all is well with you.Welcome back
Enjoy Italy,
I will be over there till middle of next month
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
I hope Italy has prepared well for your ice cream consumption John
I might have to ration myself,
Must let others have some
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240726/d44a74dab32c39796a7c0e19acc247d3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240726/459d9597aa3c5292372d40e595a9a4a4.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240726/8748964d27d53f79c8c0d96a0122b62a.jpg)
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Nurse Julie on July 26, 2024, 04:46:20 PM
Have a lovely time x
Post by: Johnny4428 on July 27, 2024, 09:10:08 AM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on July 27, 2024, 10:40:56 AM
Post by: Nurse Julie on August 11, 2024, 05:41:13 PM
[attachimg=1]
Post by: magpie114 on August 11, 2024, 08:21:29 PM
[attachimg=1]
Post by: Johnwebley on August 12, 2024, 07:33:35 AM
Enjoy
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Spitfire on August 12, 2024, 10:02:44 AM
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Johnny4428 on August 12, 2024, 10:45:57 AM
(Sorry about the sideways thumbnail.)
Post by: magpie114 on August 12, 2024, 12:12:35 PM
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: Johnny4428 on August 12, 2024, 03:01:45 PM
Post by: Green1 on August 16, 2024, 07:43:12 PM
Started of on the Aprilia and managed about 20 ft before the water pump packed in. Jumped on the Guzzi and that lasted a day before I got a puncture that destroyed the rear tyre.
So back on the trusty 750.
Not that that has been trouble free. Got to work to find the key had fallen out of the ignition. Thankfully not an issue as I could turn it with just about anything that would fit in the hole. Disided that wasn't very secure so fitted the ignition barrel from the gold 750 and discovered today that the bike will run if the key is in the parking light position. That can't be Wright?
Post by: Honda enthusiast on August 22, 2024, 02:35:56 PM
Post by: Orcade-Ian on August 22, 2024, 03:29:28 PM
Inverary again? Think that's where we met up with you on your CBX. I was on the 'Wing, David on his K100RT - happy times!
Ian
Post by: taysidedragon on August 22, 2024, 05:56:12 PM
Post by: Honda enthusiast on August 23, 2024, 07:20:22 AM
Looks great Hubert,
Inverary again? Think that's where we met up with you on your CBX. I was on the 'Wing, David on his K100RT - happy times!
Ian
Hi Ian yes it's a favourite venue for a ride out, I've parked where it's quieter with a nice view across to Strachur...those were good days you're right must have been over ten years ago
Hubert
Post by: Honda enthusiast on August 23, 2024, 07:23:48 AM
I've stayed there a couple of times. Great hotel, probably the best whisky bar that I've ever seen. OK if your not riding!
It's on my list Gareth, Inveraray is quite central for a base....were you out on a ride when you stayed?
Hubert
Post by: taysidedragon on August 24, 2024, 01:58:25 AM
I've stayed there a couple of times. Great hotel, probably the best whisky bar that I've ever seen. OK if your not riding!
It's on my list Gareth, Inveraray is quite central for a base....were you out on a ride when you stayed?
Hubert
I was staying there when doing an off-road course with the local training school, sadly since closed.
Post by: Craizeehair on September 06, 2024, 03:19:47 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240906/b8b5f8a2260a48eaaf6129a9fb644f9d.jpg)
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on September 06, 2024, 03:28:00 PM
Post by: Craizeehair on September 06, 2024, 03:33:11 PM
Wow lovely looking Triumph.Thanks Ted, I’ve had it a couple of years now and have made a few changes, nothing too drastic but I’m really happy with how it is now. All the original bits are boxed and ready to put back on in twenty years when originality is what I will probably want.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on September 06, 2024, 04:59:13 PM
Wow lovely looking Triumph.Thanks Ted, I’ve had it a couple of years now and have made a few changes, nothing too drastic but I’m really happy with how it is now. All the original bits are boxed and ready to put back on in twenty years when originality is what I will probably want.
Like a lot of us here we sometimes hanker for makes we have owned in our younger days.
Ioved my Triumph 21 especially the click type speedoneter - my Mum hated it due to the oil leaks it always had.
I'm way out of date with newer models (Post 1970) I see it has twin shocks at the rear is that a retro thing by Triumph or is it older than it looks?
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on September 06, 2024, 05:03:59 PM
It’s a 1200cc parallel twin.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: Craizeehair on September 06, 2024, 05:11:12 PM
It’s a 2021 modelI'm way out of date with newer models (Post 1970) I see it has twin shocks at the rear is that a retro thing by Triumph or is it older than it looks?Wow lovely looking Triumph.Thanks Ted, I’ve had it a couple of years now and have made a few changes, nothing too drastic but I’m really happy with how it is now. All the original bits are boxed and ready to put back on in twenty years when originality is what I will probably want.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on September 06, 2024, 05:32:51 PM
Brembos on the front Ted
It’s a 1200cc parallel twin.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
That sounds like a lot of grunt hence the tripple disc brakes!
Water cooled as well.
Post by: Bryanj on September 06, 2024, 07:19:16 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on September 06, 2024, 08:17:56 PM
Post by: Mike_Berkshire on September 06, 2024, 08:50:18 PM
Brembos on the front TedSame engine as my speedmaster I think. A big engine but very manageable IMO.
It’s a 1200cc parallel twin.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: Bryanj on September 06, 2024, 09:34:10 PM
Stopping distance from 40mph====== the horizon
Stopping distance from 60mph(if you can get it to go that fast) =======14 miles past the horizon
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 13, 2024, 06:17:10 PM
This weekend it's the British Historic Motorcycle Championship, it should be a good weekend.
[attachimg=1]
Post by: Spitfire on September 13, 2024, 07:19:39 PM
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/3494/VSN05X.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/9678/yIxBA5.jpg)
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: Laverda Dave on September 14, 2024, 09:46:51 AM
Post by: Spitfire on September 14, 2024, 05:57:10 PM
Cheers
Dennis
Post by: andy120t on September 15, 2024, 06:36:45 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on September 16, 2024, 04:59:41 PM
lovely day today,
using the little 200 to potter along country lanes,
have a look,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB3ZkaywoWg
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 16, 2024, 05:42:58 PM
Post by: Skoti on September 16, 2024, 07:39:46 PM
The CB Two Fifty returned around 100mpg and the Jawa 350 50mpg.
Both bikes are just over 30 years old.
Photo taken at Rostock ferry port.[attach=1]
Post by: Johnny4428 on September 17, 2024, 08:54:05 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on September 18, 2024, 06:37:08 PM
The Anchor, Epyney,south of Gloucester, off the A38
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240918/8e550e07ac1f36f6b0806003e270140e.jpg)
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: taysidedragon on September 18, 2024, 08:22:50 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on September 18, 2024, 09:33:06 PM
Where are the bikes, John?Look between the gazebo and the pub,
The car park is full of them,
It looked so nice in the sun, I was to lazy to get up and get more pictures of the bikes
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 21, 2024, 05:21:08 PM
[attachimg=1]
Post by: Johnwebley on September 21, 2024, 05:23:37 PM
Another beautiful riding day here in Lincs.Lucky you
(Attachment Link)
Torrential rain showers
Trying to decide whether to fit full wets
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: Nurse Julie on September 21, 2024, 05:29:42 PM
Post by: Johnny4428 on September 21, 2024, 08:22:44 PM
Post by: flatfour on September 22, 2024, 08:41:17 AM
I've been travelling there most years since the 1980's when I worked out of Tokyo and have never known summers to be so hot and humid as now.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on September 22, 2024, 09:54:22 AM
In Sa, Coma Majorca just now and thunderstorms and heavy rain this afternoon! 😳😳You can ride around the town on that little train that runs on the road!
Lovely little place Sa Coma.🛞🛞
Post by: Johnny4428 on September 22, 2024, 09:54:57 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on September 22, 2024, 10:38:50 PM
Post by: Eldrick on December 01, 2024, 03:47:38 PM
[attachimg=1]
Post by: florence on December 10, 2024, 11:06:34 AM
Post by: Bryanj on December 10, 2024, 12:36:01 PM
Post by: Eldrick on December 14, 2024, 05:43:07 PM
Post by: Laverda Dave on December 14, 2024, 09:02:31 PM
I used to ride in the Ace Cafe Christmas toy run every year and it was always a well supported event, shame they don't run it anymore.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on December 14, 2024, 09:21:21 PM
Post by: DomP on December 14, 2024, 10:56:43 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on December 15, 2024, 02:56:45 PM
And fairly dry roads, went for a 60miles trip,
Main roads pretty good, watch out for under tree covering, B roads very different, places the sun doesn't see,damp,and being very rural muddy from access to and from fields,
Also, bedded in a new set of tyres,
Bridgestone BT46,Seem very good, warm up quickly, also the carcass appears soft,don't notice the bumps to much,
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20241215/06b8ea07d8fa66543cdd2da55e0688a0.jpg)
Sent from my SM-A546E using Tapatalk
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on December 15, 2024, 03:23:08 PM
I'm only a year in front of you so envy your relative fitness
I'm still in my Jim-Jams due to this winter bug.
.